Cumbria in Bloom

INTRODUCING CUMBRIA IN BLOOM

The County’s premier campaign to encourage people to work together in their own area, show pride and keep it clean and welcoming.

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Linked closely to the guidelines of the RHS Britain in Bloom campaign we arrange competitions, support the RHS “It’s Your Neighbourhood” assessment scheme, run a Schools Gardening Competition and one for tourism businesses. And to cap it all we nominate finalists into Britain in Bloom for national recognition.

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Main Competition

A competition with entry categories to take account of population size so that all communities can
RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood

Open to volunteer led groups that are improving their local environment through gardening and environmental activities
Schools Gardening

Most children love messing about in gardens. This competition encourages schools to show how gardening benefits
Tourism

Cumbria Tourism welcomes quality and appearance. This competition judges entries from different categories on how they

Britain In Bloom Finalists 2018

The five Cumbrian communities and in Bloom groups selected to represent the county in the 2018 Britain in Bloom finals, all did exceptionally well.

Stanwix (Carlisle) – Urban Community Silver Gilt

Congratulations to Stanwix in Bloom who were delighted to be awarded a Silver Gilt medal at
Bothel – Village Silver Gilt

Congratulations to Bothel in Bloom who achieved a Silver Gilt award at the 2018 Britain in
Dalston – Large Village Gold Award

Congratulations to Dalston in Bloom who achieved a Gold award at the 2018 Britain in Bloom
Ulverston – Town Silver Award

Congratulations to Ulverston in Bloom who were awarded a Silver Medal at the Britain in Bloom
Penrith – Large Town Silver Gilt Award

Congratulations to Penrith in Bloom who were awarded a Silver Gilt Medal at the Britain in

As a registered charity we are a group of volunteers who believe that if you appreciate where you live you will want to work with others to make a difference and show pride. Cumbria in Bloom started out decades ago when life was simpler and councils had resources to put into all sorts of maintenance and horticultural projects. Competitive entries were received from many communities of all sizes keen to get awards at an annual ceremony.

Today the purpose is the same but the emphasis is on recognising that if you want to feel proud of where you are it is likely individuals or groups will get together to make things happen. Cumbria in Bloom seeks to engage with communities…

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